Discrepancy between magnetic resonance and 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography imaging in a case of borderline ovarian tumor. Issue 5 (1st September 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ju, W.; Kim, S. C.
• Is Part Of: International journal of gynecological cancer. Volume 17:Issue 5(2007)
• Page Start: 1031
• Page End: 1033
• Publication Date: 2007-09-01
• Subjects: borderline ovarian tumor -- MR -- FDG-PET; Generative organs, Female -- Cancer -- Periodicals; 616.99465
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2007.00923.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1048-891X

Abstract

Abstract : Borderline ovarian tumors have a far more favorable clinical course compared to malignant ovarian tumors. To date, the role of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) for the differentiation of an ovarian mass remains controversial. Discrepancy between FDG-PET and magnetic resonance (MR) images is rare but may cause a serious dilemma in decision-making. We report a case of a borderline ovarian tumor showing discrepancy between MR and FDG-PET findings. FDG-PET findings may help with the differentiation of ovarian masses when clinical findings are not coincidental.